TARAWOOD Special Dependent Taxing District NO. 32
MEETING MINUTES
March 14th, 2023 – 3103 Tarabrook Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Trustee Osborne called the regular meeting of the TSDTD to order at 7:30 P.M. Trustees attending included: Bob Terri, Ben Golson, James Osborne, Jim Carey, Ronnie Bennick, and Stoney Morgado. A quorum was obtained. Property owner Scott Rubenstein was in attendance. Scott asked questions about entrances’ landscaping. He was brought up to speed with the progress of this project so he can provide info to the Tarawood Civic Association.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Trustee Osborne read the meeting minutes from January 10th, 2023 (no business was conducted at the February meeting due to a lack of quorum). A motion was made by Trustee Terri to accept the minutes. Trustee Golson seconded.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Our account balance as of 1/31/2023 was $24,132.28, with an ending balance of $22,836.16 as of 2/28/2023
There were no bills that have been accrued since the last meeting outside of the below regularly scheduled payments.
The following bills have been accrued since the last meeting and have been paid as incurred, as voted upon and approved in a prior meeting for all regularly scheduled budgeted items that occur outside of regularly scheduled meetings:
- $625 to A&B Aquatics (payment for Oct/Nov. service which was never deposited so Chase issued a stop payment. Check reissued to cover back payment)
- $35.81 TECO (1/11/2023 statement), includes $0.21 past due
- $749.28 to Sutton Environmental Services (December 22 sweeping)
- $749.28 to Sutton Environmental Services (March 23 sweeping)
- $475 Big League (lawn for February)
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Golson proposes to approve all recurring monthly payments that have been budgeted for (lawn maintenance, TECO, pond maintenance) going forward, without a vote in regularly scheduled meetings. Seconded by Trustee Terri.
Trustee Cincquegrano forwarded an email regarding late payment on our P.O. Box which continues to be sent to former Trustee Fowler. Payment is due by the 10th. Trustee Terri followed up with the Post Office and took Ron Fowler’s name off of our Box (#271845) and added his name instead. Trustee Terri also personally paid the $182 renewal for the box and will be reimbursed.
Trustee Terri was presented with a rate increase on our pond services. A&B Aquatics service rate increase from $625/quarter to $725/quarter. Rate increase effective 2/1/23.
Trustee Terri contacted Team Fischel on the directional boring project as they are updating the bid they provided us last time, to make sure nothing has changed. To be presented to board at next meeting once bid is received.
Trustee Terri spoke with our landscape people, Big League, who is working on a quote for the revamp of the entrances as far as plantings and vegetation. Finalized bid to be provided at next scheduled meeting once received.
Trustee Terri to contact the sub-contractor to re-install the street sign that was hit (Lake Magdalene entrance).
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Terri gave an update on the directional boring project and his discussions with Team Fishel. He was referred to a sister company. Trustee Terri to revisit as sister company has not contacted him. Trustee Osborne suggests that If no progress has been made before the next meeting, then the board will look for a new company for the project. Trustee Morgado seconds.
Trustees Morgado and Benick indicated they will assist in getting new Bore project bids if necessary to move this project to completion.
Regarding the landscape project, Trustee Terri said they are on hold until the directional boring project is complete, but that they are ready to go when we are.
Trustee Carey discussed how the walls surrounding the property are starting to get overgrown. Trustee Terri to call Big League and see if it can be worked into the next monthly landscaping job.
Trustee Morgado to find street sign clips and give to Trustee Terri for his subcontractor (Alan) to re-install the street sign that was hit at the Lake Magdalene entrance. Alan to be engaged as soon as we get the hardware necessary. Seconded by Trustee Osborne.
Trustee Morgado discussed a letter from our surety company and the need to re-issue the bonds to our President, VP, and Treasurer. Trustee Morgado to submit payment and mail in final documents.
Trustee Morgado mentioned that at the next monthly meeting it would be appropriate to discuss and confirm the date of the annual budget meeting, and to advertise in the TBT. Trustee Osborne seconded.
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A motion was made by Trustee Osborne to approve all new business items. Trustee Terri seconded. The board unanimously approves.
A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Osborne and seconded by Trustee Terri. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
James Osborne
Secretary